Program Supervisor - Missoula Unit GNA Forest Management Supervisor

Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation's mission is to help ensure that Montana's land and water resources provide benefits for present and future generations.

The DNRC believes employees are their most important asset. The DNRC empowers employees to exercise professional judgment in carrying out their duties. Employees are provided with the training and tools necessary to achieve the mission. Both team effort and individual employee expertise are supported and sustained.

Core Values:

The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation's Forestry and Trust Land Division recognizes that building a collaborative, professional, and inclusive work environment is critical to fulfilling our mission of managing, protecting, and promoting stewardship of Montana's forests and lands for the benefit of current and future generations and our trust beneficiaries. We hold ourselves to these high standards as we are accountable to the people of Montana.

• We value and respect each other.
• We create collaborative work environments.
• We build and maintain strong relationships.
• We practice accountability.
• We celebrate our successes and take pride in our work

Work Unit Overview: The mission of the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC or Department) is to ensure that Montana's land and water resources provide benefits for present and future generations. The Forestry and Trust Land Management Divisions plan and implement programs through an extensive network of staff in field offices across the state.

Area and Unit offices are responsible for integrating and implementing programs for both the Forestry and Trust Land Management Divisions. The Forestry Division functions include Fire & Aviation Management, Forestry Assistance, Good Neighbor Authority program, Business Management, and policy, planning and outreach. The Trust Land Management Division administers and manages the state trust timber, surface, and mineral resources for the benefit of the common schools and the other endowed institutions in Montana. Division functions include Agriculture and Grazing Management, Forest Management, Minerals Management, and Real Estate Management.

Job Overview: This position will be responsible for program administration and advanced professional forestry functions necessary to generate revenue for the Good Neighbor Authority Program, perpetuate natural resource management within the United State Forest Service (USFS) and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) land base, and apply techniques and methods to meet the Forest Land Management Plan. The revenue from timber sales will be reinvested back into forest restoration projects on the forest. The incumbent will apply theories, concepts, principles, and practices of a wide variety of natural resource disciplines; have understanding of tools and authorities, such as Good Neighbor Authority and Master Stewardship MOU; working knowledge of NEPA and Farm Bill categorical exclusion provisions; strong organizational methods, and effective oral and written communication and public speaking to represent the Department with the general public, environmental groups, other agencies, specialists, the media, cooperators, and others. The incumbent will work with a diverse group of people and coordinate the efforts of others working within the complex federal land management program. This position reports to the Missoula Unit Manager.

Essential Functions (Major Duties or Responsibilities): These job functions are the essential duties of the position and are not all-inclusive of all the duties that may be assigned to the incumbent. Percentages may be different in each unit or area, depending on the need.

Program Management, Planning and Development:

This position will be responsible for program administration and advanced professional forestry functions necessary to generate revenue for the Good Neighbor Authority program, perpetuate natural resource management within the United State Forest Service (USFS) and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) land bases, and apply techniques and methods to meet the forest land management objectives.

Federal Forest Management Project Implementation and Supervision:

This position will be responsible for the planning, design, implementation, and administration of complex forestry project performed under the Good Neighbor Authority and other authorities that allow States to act on behalf of federal land management agencies. The position will provide leadership, supervision and serve as the Unit technical expert for the activities listed below. Additionally, the position may implement or supervise cross boundary work performed under these authorities.

Supervision:

This position will supervise Foresters and seasonal/ temp employees.

APPLICATION MATERIALS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION ARE:

• Online State of Montana application
• Resume- Include all work experience you have held that would help you qualify for this position.
• Cover Letter- Describe how your knowledge, skills, and abilities will make you successful in this role.

HELPFUL HINT: You must check the "relevant document" box to ensure your attachments are uploading correctly to the specific application.

Benefits:

• Work/life balance
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement plans
• Generous paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Pre-tax flexible spending accounts
• A vibrant Employee Assistance Program
• State of Montana employment may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Look here to learn more and understand whether or not you may qualify.

Additional benefit package information is available here.

• If you are interested in a complete job description, please contact HR at Stacey.Gabrio@mt.gov.

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities:

The required knowledge, skills and abilities are acquired through a bachelor's degree in Forest Management or a related resource management field and 4 years of progressively responsible job-related professional experience in forest management and one year of supervisory experience.

Requires experience in managing projects including developing and evaluating projects, preparing reports and making recommendations; making oral presentations and providing technical assistance and program information to management, clients or public groups; performing financial analyses to determine cost/benefit of project proposals; interpreting and applying state and federal laws, rules and regulations related to natural resource management activities and writing technical reports. Position requires knowledge of effective supervisory practices and conflict resolution methods.

The position requires extensive knowledge of forest management principles and practices; equipment and techniques used in forest management projects and operations; forest practices and hazard reduction laws, Administrative Rules, standards, guidelines, policies and procedures related to forest management operations and activities; and considerable knowledge of both the Montana Environmental Policy Act (MEPA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and related laws and rules governing natural resource management. Knowledge of the terminology, principles, methods and approaches used in silviculture, ecology, hydrology, wildlife and fisheries biology. Specific knowledge of plant taxonomy, habitat typing, timber cruising, log scaling, harvesting systems, data collection and sampling techniques; road design and layout; fire behavior, fire suppression techniques, land surveying and timber appraisal procedures. The position also requires knowledge of DNRC and State Personnel policies, procedures, precedents, organizational structures, employment law conflict resolution and program requirements.

An essential function of the position is being capable of passing the arduous pack test and being capable of vigorous physical activity in all types of weather. The position requires working alone in the field, including winter conditions (using tire chains) and navigating with a map and compass.

The position requires skill in the use and operation of tools, equipment and vehicles used in wildland fire control, forest management activities and field office operations; operation of 4-wheel drive vehicles, ATVs/UTVs and skill in the use of computer hardware and software related to forest management business operations (word processing, spreadsheets, internet, e-mail and smart devices) and specialized resource management software.

The position requires the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing to individuals, groups and representatives from other organizations; the ability to coordinate and direct multiple resources to complete work objectives, work on multiple projects simultaneously; work well with others and maintain a positive working environment.

SPECIAL INFORMATION:

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States. A valid driver's license is required with less than 12 conviction points in the most recent completed 36 months.

ELIGIBILITY TO WORK:

In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, the person selected must produce within three days of hire documents that show authorization to work in the United States. Examples of such documentation include a birth certificate or Social Security card along with a driver's license or other picture I.D., or a U.S. passport, or a "green card". The State of Montana does not sponsor.